surprise

Example Sentences

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Following the attack in Australia last weekend, Ben told me he was "horrified, but not surprised," saying it followed a pattern of the "global frenzy of antisemitism".

From BBC

A protester told the BBC he was surprised to see Lai: "To me, he's a busy businessman, but he showed up."

From BBC

PSG are bidding for a third consecutive French league and cup double this season but sit second in Ligue 1, one point behind surprise leaders Lens.

From Barron's

Cannon recalled first encountering Reagan in 1965 while assigned to cover a lunch event for reporters and lobbyists and being surprised by Reagan’s command of the room when he spoke.

From Los Angeles Times

John Day, a criminal defence attorney, told the BBC he was surprised by the amount of information that was redacted.

From BBC